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There's a positive side to negative perceptions for Backyard Oil Writer says shes felt the brunt of mistaken perceptions about Kentucky. She also likes the show and the people, and says notes that often reality show fans travel to the area to meet the stars in their own backyards. 'This can bring much needed money into the local economy. Visitors can see first hand that Kentucky is not quite what they thought," Donita Loy Hortillosa says By Donita Loy-Hortillosa Personal commentary I have to say your perspective on Backyard Oil seems to closely mirror my own. I have mixed feelings because I have always hated the way Kentuckians are viewed. It is all about perception. Since most of the world, not just this country, believes everyone in Kentucky is shoeless and toothless, the show could help to dispel those beliefs. Obviously Jimmy and Travis have both. I was shocked and somewhat angered once when I was in another country and someone with a smirk on his face asked me about a moonshine still, something I have never seen. I believe this person got his perception of Kentucky from National Geographic. These negative stereotypes have been promoted through journalism and comedy routines for so long the mindset elsewhere is etched. The show is a comedy and these boys are obviously having a good time. If this show succeeds, Adair County will have an opportunity to benefit economically. I am told that fans of this kind of show will travel from most all states to events just to meet the stars of reality television. This can bring much needed money into the local economy. Visitors can see first hand that Kentucky is not quite what they thought. To borrow from the executive producer in a Discovery Channel article, ' "These boys are the salt of the earth" 'and ' "laughing all the way to the bank," ' (blogs.discovery.com/show-news/2013/04/backyard-oil-real-funny-folks.html). - Donita LoyHortillosa Comments re article 59171 Backyard Oil Travis and Jimmy made us laugh This story was posted on 2013-04-26 09:12:42
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